Program Overview

Real Estate and Property Management

Overview

The MSc Real Estate and Property Management postgraduate course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the commercial property sector. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is ideal for graduates and professionals from a broad range of backgrounds.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning
• Duration: One year (full-time), Two and a half years (part-time), One year (distance learning)
• Next Enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the commercial property market, including valuation, investment, and management. Students will develop analytical skills, learn about legal, economic, planning, technical, and facilities management factors in property management decision-making, and appreciate the environmental considerations of real estate development and management.

Course Accreditations

• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Course Structure

The course comprises eight carefully-designed modules plus one research-based dissertation project.

• Trimester One:
  • Valuation 1 (15 credits)
  • Valuation 2 (15 credits)
  • Building Law Principles (15 credits)
  • Property and Asset Management (15 credits)
• Trimester Two:
  • Statutory Valuation
  • Plan Making for Place Shaping
  • Property Development (15 credits)
  • Building Efficiency and Pathology (15 credits)
• Trimester Three:
  • Dissertation

Assessment

• Module Assessments:
  • Critically Exploring Professional Practice (30 points)
  • Research Methods (30 points)
  • Evidence-Based Practice for Patient Care (30 points)
  • Work Based Learning: Independent Learning (30 points)
• Dissertation: 15,000-word dissertation (100%)

Employment and Stats

• Employment: Equipped with the specialist knowledge and skills developed on the course, students will be well-placed to find rewarding work in the corporate property industry.
• Further Study: Students may also choose to take their subject interest further with postgraduate research.

Requirements

• Applicant Profile: The course is recommended for graduates from a broad range of subject areas, including the arts, sciences, law, or business, as a gateway to a future real estate sector career.
• English Language Requirements: All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements.
• International Applications: Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.
• Course Accreditation: The full masters award is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Fees

• Type of Study: Full-time home, Full-time international, Part-time, Distance learning
• Year: 2025/26
• Fees: £9,800 per year (full-time home), £17,000 per year (full-time international), Calculated on a pro rata basis (part-time), £1,635 per 30 credit module (distance learning)

Additional Costs

• Books, Stationery, Printing, Binding, and General Subsistence: You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

International Student Scholarships

• High-Achieving International Students: If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Learn more about our latest international scholarships.